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08-17-2012, 08:52 PM | #181 | |
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08-18-2012, 08:51 PM | #182 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009
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2008 sedan
83,000 miles Normal maintenance done: oil changes every 5000 miles (synthetic), fresh set of tires at 60,000 miles, new brake pads at 80,000 miles. Only major problem so far was my passenger rear wheel bearing seized on me at 70,000 miles
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08-18-2012, 09:54 PM | #183 |
Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012
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9400 mi. 0 issues...
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09-09-2012, 09:14 PM | #184 |
Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012
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Airbag light came on and around the same time I noticed coolant sprayed on the hood.
87k miles. Needed water pump and coil spring in the steering wheel replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt at this time. 08 hatchback 1.5l |
09-16-2012, 10:17 AM | #185 |
Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012
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11000 mi.,5 oil changes,1 air filter,1 cabin air filter....
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09-16-2012, 04:17 PM | #186 |
Drives: 2008 5 sp. LB Join Date: Oct 2010
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Interesting, my aftermarket cruise is the most accurate and consistant I have ever had in any vehicle. It just nails the speed desired and keeps it there, period.
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09-16-2012, 04:58 PM | #187 |
Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto
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112,300km (70,000mi)
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09-16-2012, 05:23 PM | #188 |
Drives: 2010 Carmine Red hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009
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Just turned 60,000 miles and still trouble free.
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09-17-2012, 09:16 AM | #189 |
09-17-2012, 12:41 PM | #190 |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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^^^ Yeah, that's flushing money down the toilet.
Should be just past 2 oil changes. |
09-19-2012, 04:18 AM | #191 |
Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006
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110,000 miles, no problems.
I have a 2007 silver 3 door hatchback. I change the oil when the light comes on, keep the tires rotated and that's it. I just bought my third set of tires. The Goodyear Eagles that it came with only lasted 30,000 miles. I replaced them with Toyos that lasted 70,000 miles. I just put on a set of Hankooks. My battery went out at 70,000 miles, which I thought was premature (my original Nissan pickup battery lasted 11 years and 210,000 miles). Pretty trouble-free car. My long term opinion of this car is pretty positive. My only gripes are the funky fuel gauge, the auto-dimmer (if you drive with the lights on in the day, you can't read the clock and the speedometer is dim) and the fact that with all the compartments, there really isn't a good place to keep cds. A few rattles come and go, it is a little spooky in a side wind and it is a little noisy (the new tires help a lot). I really love the driver's side glove box and the high central speedometer. Sad to see them go in the new model. I love that 4 big people fit comfortably or 2 people and a whole lot of camping gear. This is a roomy, comfortable little car and I am 6'2''. Oddly, people keep asking me if it's a Smart Car. I will update at 200,000 miles.
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09-19-2012, 10:48 AM | #192 |
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Drives: '11 5dr/5spd yaris Join Date: Nov 2009
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1 year, 4 months old
4,900 miles she's such a garage queen 2 oil changes. about to do a 240 mile round trip road trip soon though |
09-19-2012, 11:53 AM | #193 |
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I agree with you shastaylb re the auto-dimmer, but I like the fuel gauge! I also agree that new tires do change what you hear. If one picks the right new tires, the road feel will be preserved.
I replaced my tires on 9-12-12. I had 225,562 miles on the car and 85,009 miles on a set of Firestone FR710s. I probably could have squeezed another 3-5,000 miles out of these tires, but I will be doing quite a bit of driving in the next 7 weeks and I wanted to replace them and put this issue to rest. A month or so ago, my local Firestone factory store told me they could accommodate me (and the price would be slightly lower than Tire Rack with a more accessible comprehensive guarantee), but would need a 2 day lead time. I returned and requested the tires on 9-10-12 and made an installation appointment for 9-12-12. I showed up for my appointment on 9-12-12. The next thing I did, I feel, was very important and I'd recommend nearly every consumer do this -- Get the quote you've been given in writing, specifying the price and the product. The price I was quoted when I brought the car in for the appointment was actually 6 or 9 dollars less than the quote a month or so ago. I waited while the tires were installed and checked the total amount before signing the receipt. I walked out to get in my car and noticed the wrong tires were on the car! I returned to the showroom and told the service writer trhe wrong tires were on the car. He said one of the employees screwed up my order, so they had to upgrade me to the next level of tire at the same cost (nice that I wasn't informed about this). I wasn't sure I believed him, but he said I had 30 days to bring them back if I didn't like them. They put Firestone Affinity Touring 70,000 mile tires on the car instead of the 65,000 mile Firestone FR710s. I drove around for a bit and then pulled in to a Starbucks to boot up my laptop and check this tire out a bit. The pricing on the national Firestone Tire Store site did reflect what the rep asserted --- that for the price of the FR710 (67.84) they gave me a tire (the Affinity Touring) priced on the website (and on my receipt before adjustment) at 124.99. I read all the reviews I could find and the ones I found didn't vault one of the two above the other. I decided to live with the tires for a bit and reserve judgement. I finished out that tank of gas and it was still above 40 MPG combined. I filled the tank and days (and a couple hundred miles) later I checked the air in the tires. The recommended PSI is 32. The PSI was between 27 and 31 on the tires on the car! I have a Craftsman 12v air compressor that I keep in my car. The previous tires over the 225k + miles = the OEMs plus 2 other sets. The 2nd and third sets each had 44 PSI max stated on the sidewall but I could easily pump them (and the OEMs as well) up to 50 PSI with my portable compressor. The rep at the store mentioned that these tires have more belts than the FR710s. The sidewall on each Affinity Touring tire warns not to inflate above 40 PSI.....lower than I am accustomed to and a stern warning in comparison. I used my compressor on each tire and I could see why the different approach from Firestone. These tires (at the same size level) are a bit over 10% heavier than the 710s -- more rubber (thicker?). My compressor got the PSI up to 34 -- the level wasn't going any higher with my compressor. The feel after that seemed similar to the 38 I ran on the 44 PSI max FR710s. I calculated the first 'all Affinity' tank after refueling and the combined City/Hwy MPG was 40.77 -- so I thing these tires are acceptable re MPG. I was worried there might be a big drop. I'm driving to Kansas City on Saturday, so I essentially have until then to change my mind. I'm pretty sure I'll keep them. I'm impressed with the handling, stopping ability, general stability....just the way they feel overall. My receipt shows that $271.36 was adjusted off to bring the price in line with the quote I received on the lower rung (in their line-up) FR710s. My final price out the door (including the Lifetime (Balance/Rotation/Valve Stem/and Road Hazzard) 'package' and tax) was $407.77 --- This was more than the $333.xx I paid for the FR710s on 9-26-09 in Pennsylvania --- but about the SAME as all the competition here in Houston IN 2009 -- NOT 2012. The size on the old Firestone FR710s, the 2 previous sets (including the OEMs), and these Firestone Affinity Touring = 185/60 15. Some internet marketers have the Affinity for as low as 85.00-87.00 for this size. Note to all who purchase tires at a retail location --- Get the quote in writing. |
09-20-2012, 02:02 PM | #194 |
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2010 liftback s, 15K miles, 3 oil changes, torn passenger CV boot fixed under warranty,42 mpg stck tires, 38 mpg 15x7, 205/50 tires, great car! Only wish is that Toyota would have been able to design the car to use camber plates, the current suspension design is a flaw, using crash bolts sucks
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09-26-2012, 11:16 PM | #195 | |
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09-28-2012, 08:47 AM | #196 |
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2008 YARIS SEDAN
33,000 MILES Black Need two new tires, but that's my fault for not rotating like I should. Otherwise, no problems! |
10-12-2012, 09:46 PM | #197 |
Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012
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2008 Yaris Sedan
88k Miles Transmission went out at 61k miles, but replaced. Did coolant flush today (88,012 miles) Oil every 5k miles This was the wifes car, but it's all mine now :) 90 mile round trip commutes here I come!! |
10-12-2012, 10:01 PM | #198 |
Obsessed with 1.5L
Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011
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40k on my 2010 sedan...no problems other then a small rattle or buzz in the dash ever since ive bought the car (new) and the a/c smell these suffer from
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